About US:
The Public Service Commission was established under the provisions of Article 165(1) of the 1995 Constitution. The Public Service Commission has a mission “To provide Government with employees of the right caliber, in right numbers, placed in the right jobs at the right time.”
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of preparing and implementing programs for continued education of the Judicial Officers;
Responsible for publishing books and Pamphlets on law and Administration of Justice;
Providing legal education to the general public through courses, seminars and radio and television talk shows;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University/Institution plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre. Possession of a Post Graduate qualification in Law or Management from a recognized University/Institution is an added advantage.
At least eight years’ working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Senior Legal Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Age: Above 28 years
Personal Competencies: Public Sector Management, Results orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, ability to adapt to multi-cultural setting, innovation concern for quality, standards technical, Interpersonal skills, ability to coach subordinates and report writing skills, Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, team building, conflict management, policy development, change management, Research and report writing project management and technical skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates are encouraged to fill in applications in triplicate and submit them to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala, Uganda. The Application and Summary Forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices, or can be downloaded from the PSC website, download here. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
Application forms should bear the title of the post followed by the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. The appropriate Advert Title e.g. “PSC External Advert. No. 1/2016” should be indicated in capital letters on the top of each first page of the Public Service Form No. 3 (2008). Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. Applicants subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews shall be required to present certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates at the time of sitting the Oral Interviews and their names will be shown on the PSC website and on the PSC noticeboard.
Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs and should apply for a maximum of only two (2) posts clearly indicating the first and second choice on the application.
Deadline: 15th April, 2016